Chapter 1
The secret names of classic cartoons
Chapter 2
Corporate mascots and food icons
Chapter 3
Video games and beloved toys
Chapter 4
TV show and movie mysteries
YOUR GOAL
Master of Real names of pop icons
Ch 1 · The secret names of classic cartoons
schopenhauer These surprising official names reveal the secret history of famous breakfast cereal mascots.
schopenhauer Cartoon Secret Names
He's the Cap'n on the box, but his real name is Horatio Magellan Crunch
schopenhauer I never realized how many bizarre, forgotten cereal mascots actually exist.
schopenhauer The ultimate cartoon slacker has a surprisingly proper and formal real name.
BETA
schopenhauer Match famous pop culture icons to their real names to discover Mickey's rare formal name.
Fun Fact
Donald's wartime service: Donald Duck's middle name Fauntleroy was officially given to him by the US military on his draft card in 1942.
Glossary
given name (noun)
A personal name given to a person at birth, as distinct from a family name. In 1969, the cartoon character Shaggy was introduced with the official given name Norville Rogers.
A personal name given to a person at birth, as distinct from a family name. In 1969, the cartoon character Shaggy was introduced with the official given name Norville Rogers.
Quiz
Which of these classic Scooby-Doo characters has the real name Fredward Herman?
Quiz
What grand middle name is occasionally attributed to Mickey Mouse in official Disney publications?
Quiz
What is the real name of the Simpsons character known simply as Comic Book Guy?
Quiz
What was Cookie Monster's original name on Sesame Street before he ate his first cookie?
Quiz
What was Mickey Mouse's name almost going to be before Lillian Disney suggested 'Mickey'?
Quiz
In which decade did Donald Duck first make his theatrical cartoon short debut?
Quiz
What is the official middle name of Donald Duck, as revealed on his 1942 draft card?